Want to be a more active ASCD member? ASCD encourages all members to vote in the upcoming election. Through a rigorous process, ASCD's Nominations Committee has selected the following slate of candidates who will run for office in 2011. Look for candidate bios and voting instructions in the September issue of Education Update. To learn more about ASCD's electoral process, go to www.ascd.org/governance.
General Membership Election
President-Elect (one-year term):
- Becky Cooke, Wash.
- Mark Sutter, Ohio
Board of Directors (two positions; three-year terms):
- David Mathis, S.C.
(Note: A second candidate has withdrawn because of unforeseen circumstances.)
Leadership Council Members-at-Large (four positions; three-year terms):
- Kimberly Kappler Hewitt, Ohio
- John Kiemele, Colo.
- Lori Stollar, Penn.
- Shannon Trejo, Tex.
- Derek Tully, Bermuda
Leadership Council Election
Board of Directors (two positions, three-year terms):
- Marie Adair, N.J.
- Susie Carr, Ohio
- Leslie Standerfer, Ariz.
No-Campaigning Policy
In accordance with ASCD nomination and election procedures, candidates (and if applicable, affiliate presidents, executive directors/secretaries, and newsletter and journal editors from the candidates' respective affiliates) are required to sign an affidavit asking them to observe the following conditions:
- Candidates and their supporters must refrain from requesting (orally or in writing) the support or votes of ASCD members.
- Candidates and their supporters are not permitted to distribute printed literature announcing or supporting their candidacies.
- Candidates and their supporters are not permitted to produce publications or displays highlighting the positive qualities of candidates, whether or not ASCD candidacy is mentioned.
- Candidates and their supporters may not engage in any organized effort to promote or enhance the candidacy of an individual.